Clicky

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7100

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Old Model is Canon 50D
  • Later Model is Canon 70D
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D7000
  • Updated by Nikon D7200
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon 60D vs Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and D7100 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The 60D was revealed 3 years prior to the D7100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 60D grades versus the D7100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Nikon D7100

 60D D7100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon 60D

 D7100 60D 
ReleasedApril 2013November 2010More modern by 29 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 60D and Nikon D7100

 60D D7100 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 60D has got outer measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Nikon D7100 has measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Look at the Canon 60D vs Nikon D7100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 60D versus the D7100.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and D7100 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 60D and D7100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D7100 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 60D will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D7100 Portrait photography factors
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Canon 60D Street photography information
Nikon D7100 Street photography information
66
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Canon 60D Sports photography factors
Nikon D7100 Sports photography factors
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,100 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Travel Comparison

Canon 60D Travel photography highlights
Nikon D7100 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery power (1,100 per charge)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse mode
66
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,100 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D Vlogging details
Nikon D7100 Vlogging details
67
selfie friendly screen
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
does not have image stabilization
30
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Canon 60D vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Nikon D7100
 Canon EOS 60DNikon D7100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 60D Nikon D7100
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-11-10 2013-04-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 51
Cross focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Clear View TFT color LCD Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755g (1.66 lb) 765g (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 83
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 13.7
DXO Low light score 813 1256
Other
Battery life 1100 shots 950 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots One Two
Cost at launch $899 $800